Telecom Operations Specialist/SMS

Be the one building AI-powered experiences where they matter most.

At Genesys, we help organizations create better customer experiences through AI-powered experience orchestration. Our platform connects people, systems, data and AI to help organizations deliver more personalized service, improve operational efficiency and build stronger customer relationships.

Help build, support and operate technology used by more than 8,000 organizations in over 100 countries – moving AI from possibility to production in real-world enterprise environments every day.

Role Overview:
Drive the reliable activation and performance of global messaging capabilities that power how organizations connect with their customers at scale. This role ensures seamless onboarding, compliance alignment, and operational excellence across SMS and digital messaging services, directly impacting customer engagement and delivery success. You will own critical workflows spanning provisioning, regulatory coordination, and issue resolution while partnering across internal teams and external carriers. At Genesys, you contribute to a platform that enables empathetic, real-time customer experiences through modern cloud and communication technologies. This is not a pure engineering role. Instead, it focuses on operational execution, regulatory compliance, troubleshooting, and customer coordination to ensure reliable messaging services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end provisioning and activation of messaging channels, including 10-digit long codes, toll-free numbers, short codes, and international messaging
• Drive successful customer onboarding by translating technical messaging requirements into clear, actionable guidance
• Ensure messaging programs comply with TCPA, CTIA, carrier, and regional regulatory requirements through accurate documentation and validation
• Investigate and resolve messaging delivery issues by identifying root causes across internal systems and external vendors
• Coordinate with telecom carriers, aggregators, and messaging vendors to enable services and resolve throughput, compliance, and delivery challenges
• Own vendor support interactions, including ticket creation, escalation, and resolution tracking
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Support teams to surface platform issues, influence improvements, and enhance operational workflows
• Improve onboarding processes, documentation, and operational playbooks to increase efficiency and customer success

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• Strong project management capability with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical processes
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced, operational environment
• Proven problem-solving mindset with a proactive, customer-focused approach
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Comfort working with technical systems and workflows without requiring software development expertise

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with SMS compliance processes, including 10DLC registration, short code provisioning, and carrier regulations
• Familiarity with SMS delivery troubleshooting, analytics, and reporting tools
• Experience working with telecom carriers, messaging vendors, and SMS aggregators
• Knowledge of additional digital messaging channels such as email and social platforms

Compensation:

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role might also be eligible for a commission or performance-based bonus opportunities.  

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. 

• Telehealth coverage

• Flexible work schedules and work from home opportunities

• Development and career growth opportunities

• Open Time Off in addition to 10 paid holidays

• 401(k) matching program

• Adoption Assistance

• Fertility treatments

Click here to view a summary overview of our Benefits.

Working at Genesys

• AI at enterprise scale – Build, support and operate AI-powered technology used by more than 8,000 organizations worldwide. 150+ new AI features were released in the last fiscal year.
• A flexible-first culture – Join a global team of nearly 7,000 employees with flexible ways of working designed to help people do their best work.
• Growth in the AI era – Build future-ready skills through mentorship, learning programs, leadership development and education support.
• Time to recharge and give back – Benefits include paid volunteer time, August Free Fridays, well-being resources and regionally tailored programs for employees and their families.
• Recognized globally – Genesys is Great Place to Work® certified in 17 countries and 94% of employees are proud to tell others they work at Genesys.

Learn more about our culture, AI innovation and sustainability commitments through our Careers site and Sustainability Report.

What Happens After You Apply

After you apply, here's what you can typically expect:

• Our Talent Acquisition team reviews your application with the hiring team.

• A Talent Acquisition Partner will review your application and, if your background is aligned, schedule a Zoom interview.


• Next, you'll meet the hiring manager and other members of the interview team.

• We aim to keep the process focused and respectful of your time, with no more than five interviews in most cases.

• After interviews are complete, our team will follow up with the final steps.

Every application is reviewed by a person. Response times may vary by role and location, but our team will keep you informed throughout the process.

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About Genesys:

Genesys® empowers more than 8,000 organizations worldwide to create the best customer and employee experiences. Genesys Cloud™ is the Agentic Orchestration Platform that securely connects people, systems, data and AI across the enterprise with built-in governance and control. As a result, organizations can drive customer loyalty, growth and retention while increasing operational efficiency and teamwork across human and AI workforces. To learn more, visit www.genesys.ai. 

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Genesys is an equal opportunity employer committed to fairness in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, national origin, genetics, disability, military and veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Please note that recruiters will never ask for sensitive personal or financial information during the application phase.